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2016-2020 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)
INTRODUCTION
- SCORP 2016-2020 Outdoor Recreation Priorities for Providers and Stakeholders
CHAPTER 1: The Surveys
- The Outdoor Recreation Participation Survey
- The Local Park and Recreation Provider Study
- The Trails Activity Survey
CHAPTER 2: Themes and Trends
- Limitations of the Surveys
- Survey technologies changing
- A look at the surveys themselves
- Recurring themes in the surveys
- Needs Assessment
CHAPTER 3: Supply of Outdoor Recreation Acreage in Indiana
- National Recreation and Parks Association Standards for Public Park Acreage
- Indiana’s LOS Standards for Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
- State/federal outdoor recreation acres listed by County and Region: State and Federal public outdoor recreation land
- Total outdoor recreation acres listed by County and Region: All public outdoor recreation lands currently recorded in the DNR Facilities Inventory
- Critical Counties
CHAPTER 4: Supply of Wetlands in Indiana
- Indiana wetlands legislation, initiatives and resources
- Indiana wetlands acreage
CHAPTER 5: Accessibility and Outdoor Recreation
- Why Accessibility?
- Overview of Legislation
- Standards and Guidelines
- Program Access
- Above and Beyond
- A word about products, designers and consultants
- Wrap-up and resources
CHAPTER 6: Indiana Trails Plan
- Ultimate Goal: A trail within 7.5 miles or 15 minutes of all Hoosiers
- State Visionary Trails
- Trail Funding
- Conclusions and Recommendations
CHAPTER 7: Some Resources, Ideas and Information
- The APA’s City Parks Forum: A helpful resource
- The IPRA’s Parks & Recreation Education and Research Links
- Paying for Parks and Recreation During an Economic Downturn
- DNR Organizational Chart
- Indiana Department of Natural Resources Divisions
- Other Related Indiana Government Offices
- DNR SCORP Division Representatives
Appendices
- Appendix A: Participation Survey
- Appendix B: Providers Survey
- Appendix C: Trail Activity/Trail User Participation Survey
- Appendix D: Online Trails Stakeholder Survey Results
- Bibliography
Complete Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan